My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

minutes and took a seat at the table with the

told everyone about my ‘dream’ and received many gasps and low

exchanging looks the whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they

I finally asked, looking back and forth between the

that just haven’t

my

as I

too friendly, and when he

Now we are to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to

a very strict ruler.His command alone can even

to hurt him," I repeated what Jarek

seemed to be shaking their heads at me, "I wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin, just as it didn’t seem to affect you, but it would have worked on

on the day we met and our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what Dane pointed out, I couldn’t remember anything that would

you think Apollo is

at Zayd this time who had been

is more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you want to hear, but we don’t think he

Zayd told me gently.

ached a little at the thought of being betrayed by my

could get in

find out as much as you can about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training kicked back up and regular sweeps up to two miles outside the border done at least

bow of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha" filled

to the door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls, you need to

next to me.I was now sitting on

understand," I replied, not really in

you want to stay home today, or do

to the packhouse." I

want you out walking around by yourself, especially if you have Kyra

at

packhouse, stopping

next door to his

in front of them that

"Any luck?"

her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats

Genesis both looked at me shaking their

Adria replied.

to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for anything about the Moon Goddess or

appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go

stated as she

need to go get Blaze and

began to fuss just as Dane walked through the door, "Any luck?"

book she was currently reading and stood stretching

was still on the phone; he said he would meet us

the clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised to see it

would explain Kyra’s

isn’t about to miss a

meeting up with

her highchair

couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting him, I don’t

focused mainly on Kyra and how she

think it was odd

time I would ask about Devin, the prophecy, or how things were going there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or give

I murmured lost in

think we should talk

one of worry, but he didn’t push

else's distrust get to my head, but I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to say if he had the brains to come up with this by himself, but

want to

Genesis and Adria took the kids to her house so they could take a nap while the rest of us went

all of this," I stated not waiting for everyone to

up in surprise at

this morning and it got me really thinking.Apollo was a little too friendly when he was here.He hasn’t been able to come back to visit in person since, but I have regular phone calls with him.Every phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this on his own,

room was engulfed in silence once

the office

you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We definitely shouldn't underestimate

my head as I

did the phone

I looked at Zayd.

the phone before lunch, and I am assuming or hoping, it was with

the phone much, but he did say he was planning to come and speak with us.He wouldn’t say anything else other than he would

a little, "Why

smiled at me, "Vampires are very private,

sit down, "And

with a sigh, wishing none of this was

and Colby, Dane looked at Zayd, "I spoke with Uncle Dayton for a while

head for Dane to continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about the

as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't too many things

why he felt he needed to move his pack next

he want to do that?" I finally just

said his loyalty lies with his family and, as far as the Royal Pack goes, his loyalty is with you.He’s never been a huge fan

his loyalty

been willing to stand

Adria call

stood from his chair, "remind Ash and Colby that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t

left us alone in the office, the silence